defender
gb/dɪfˈɛndɚ/ us/dɪfˈɛndɚ/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 5800
védelmező, szószóló, védő, kirendelt védő
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B1
1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] is a defender of [something]
She has long been a vocal defender of free speech.
Régóta a szólásszabadság nyílt szószólója.
As a defender of animal rights, he often speaks at schools and community events.
Az állatjogok szószólójaként gyakran tart előadásokat iskolákban és közösségi rendezvényeken.
The author describes himself as a defender of traditional values.
International defenders of press freedom condemned the new law.
He gained a reputation as a brave defender of the weak and vulnerable.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
My uncle is a strong defender of the environment.
A nagybátyám a környezet lelkes védelmezője.
Many people see her as a defender of children and families.
Sokan a gyermekek és a családok védelmezőjének tartják.
The group is a defender of workers' rights.
He became a defender of free education after he lost his job.
The lawyer was a defender of poor people in his city.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse "defender" with "defendant". A "defender" protects or supports something or someone, while a "defendant" is the person who is accused in a court case. Also, learners may say *"He is a defender for human rights"* instead of the more natural *"He is a defender of human rights"*.
Σημασία
person who protects or supports
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
defender of human rights
|defender of democracy
|strong defender of
|passionate defender of
|loyal defender of
Συνώνυμα
protector (Focuses more on keeping someone or something safe, often physically, and slightly less on public argument or debate.)
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champion (Stresses active and often public support, sometimes with a heroic or enthusiastic tone.)
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advocate (Common in formal and legal contexts; highlights speaking or arguing in favor of something.)
Αντώνυμα
opponent (Someone who is against an idea or person that the defender supports.)
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critic (Someone who points out faults in the person, idea, or system that the defender is trying to protect.)
Θέματα
social_issues
|politics
|law
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
A person who speaks or acts to protect someone or something, such as a person, idea, or right.
A person who actively protects or supports someone, an idea, or a set of rights, especially when they are criticized or under threat.
B1
2
védő
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] plays as a defender for [a team]
The defender blocked the shot just in front of the goal line.
A védő közvetlenül a gólvonal előtt blokkolta a lövést.
She started her career as a midfielder but now plays as a central defender.
Középpályásként kezdte a pályafutását, de most középhátvédként játszik.
Their star defender was injured, and the team struggled to keep a clean sheet.
The coach praised the young defender for his calm play under pressure.
As a defender, you have to read the game and anticipate every pass.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
He plays as a defender on the national team.
Védőként játszik a válogatottban.
The defender kicked the ball away from the goal.
A védő elrúgta a labdát a kapu elől.
Our new defender is very fast and strong.
The coach moved her from defender to midfielder.
Two defenders tried to stop the striker.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes say *"He plays in the defender"* instead of *"He plays as a defender"* or *"He is a defender"*. Another mistake is using "defender" when they mean the whole defensive group, as in *"Their defender is very strong"* when they mean *"Their defense is very strong"*.
Σημασία
defensive player in a sport
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
central defender
|star defender
|play as a defender
|attacking defender
|solid defender
|experienced defender
Συνώνυμα
defensive player (A more general term that can refer to any player whose main role is defense, not only in soccer or similar sports.)
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back (Common in certain sports (especially soccer and American football) for players in defensive positions; more sport-specific and less general than "defender".)
Αντώνυμα
attacker (A player whose main role is to create chances and score goals, opposite to a defender's job.)
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striker (In soccer, the main goal-scoring player, positioned farthest forward from the team's own goal.)
Θέματα
sports
|leisure
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
A player in a sport who stays near their own goal and tries to stop the other team from scoring.
A player on a sports team whose main job is to stop the opposing team from scoring, especially in games like football, soccer, or hockey.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
TECHNICAL
3
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] works as a defender for [someone/something]
Her court-appointed defender argued that the evidence was unreliable.
A bíróság által kirendelt védője azzal érvelt, hogy a bizonyíték megbízhatatlan.
The defender met with his client several times before the trial began.
A kirendelt védő a tárgyalás kezdete előtt többször is találkozott az ügyfelével.
After working as a defender for ten years, he moved into private practice.
The judge thanked both the prosecutor and the defender for their professionalism.
The defender filed a motion to exclude the video from the trial.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The defender spoke for the man in court.
A kirendelt védő képviselte a férfit a bíróságon.
She wants to be a defender and help poor people who have legal problems.
Szeretne kirendelt védő lenni, és rászoruló embereknek segíteni a jogi problémáikban.
His defender said that he was not at the scene.
The defender asked the witness many questions.
The court gave him a defender because he had no money.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse this meaning with the general sense of someone who protects an idea or person. In legal contexts, "defender" always refers to a lawyer, not to the accused person (who is the "defendant"). They also sometimes incorrectly say *"He is the defense"* when they mean *"He is the defender"* or *"defense attorney"*.
Σημασία
lawyer for accused person
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
public defender
|court-appointed defender
|criminal defender
|defender and prosecutor
|experienced defender
Συνώνυμα
defense attorney (Standard legal term in American English; slightly more formal and specific than the shorter "defender".)
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public defender (More specific; a defender paid by the government to represent people who cannot pay a private lawyer.)
Αντώνυμα
prosecutor (The lawyer who argues that the accused person is guilty, opposite to the defender's role.)
Θέματα
law
|crime
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
A lawyer who speaks in court for a person who is accused of a crime, often paid by the government.
A lawyer who represents a person accused of a crime, especially one appointed and paid by the state to defend people who cannot afford a private attorney.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
4
védő
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[the defenders] of [a place]
The defenders of the city held out for weeks against the siege.
A város védői hetekig kitartottak az ostrom alatt.
Only a small group of defenders remained when the final attack came.
Amikor megindult a végső támadás, már csak a védők egy kis csoportja maradt.
Historians praised the defenders for their courage and discipline.
The castle's defenders used the high walls to their advantage.
The defenders were outnumbered but refused to surrender.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The defenders of the town closed the gates.
A város védői bezárták a kapukat.
Many defenders died to protect the castle.
Sok védő meghalt a vár védelmében.
The defenders fought all night against the enemy.
The defenders were tired, but they did not give up.
The defenders stood on the wall and watched the army.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse this with the sports sense and may say *"the defenders scored the city"* instead of *"the defenders defended the city"* or *"protected the city"*. Remember that a defender is a person; the verb is "defend".
Σημασία
person or force defending a place
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
defenders of the city
|brave defenders
|the last defenders
|defenders held out
|defenders resisted the attack
Συνώνυμα
guard (Focuses on watching and protecting a place, sometimes without active fighting.)
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defending force (Emphasizes an organized military group rather than individual people.)
Αντώνυμα
attacker (A general word for someone who tries to take or harm a place that defenders are protecting.)
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invader (Someone, often part of an army, who enters a place by force, opposite to the defenders of that place.)
Θέματα
war
|history
|politics
|law
Ορισμός
A person or group that fights to keep a city, building, or area safe from an enemy.
A person, group, or military force that protects a place or position against attack.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
defender
IPA
GB/dɪfˈɛndɚ/
US/dɪfˈɛndɚ/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
de - fend - er (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fend)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: defender
- Plural: defenders
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
defender of democracy
1/dɪfˈɛndɚ əv dɪmˈɑkɹəsi/
fixed phrase
protector of democratic values
A person or group that tries to keep democratic government and freedoms safe.
Παραδείγματα
- She was praised as a brave defender of democracy during the crisis.
- The organization sees itself as a defender of democracy and free elections.
- Many writers describe independent courts as key defenders of democracy.
defender of human rights
1/dɪfˈɛndɚ əv hjˈumən ɹˈaɪts/
fixed phrase
person protecting human rights
A person who works to keep people's basic rights safe and respected.
Παραδείγματα
- She became known internationally as a defender of human rights.
- Defenders of human rights are often targeted by authoritarian governments.
- The award is given each year to a defender of human rights.
defender of the faith
1/dɪfˈɛndɚ əv ðə fˈeɪθ/
fixed phrase
formal
formal title for religious protector
A formal title, especially for some kings or queens, meaning they are the official protector of a religion.
Παραδείγματα
- The monarch still carries the traditional title "Defender of the Faith."
- Historically, the title of Defender of the Faith was granted by the pope.
- Debates arose about whether a modern, multi-faith society should still call its ruler Defender of the Faith.
defender of the realm
1/dɪfˈɛndɚ əv ðə ɹˈɛlm/
fixed phrase
literary
protector of a kingdom or country
A poetic or old-fashioned way to say someone protects their country from danger or attack.
Παραδείγματα
- The knights swore to be loyal defenders of the realm.
- In fantasy stories, the hero often becomes the defender of the realm.
- He liked to imagine himself as a defender of the realm, guarding his homeland from enemies.
public defender
1/pˈʌblɪk dɪfˈɛndɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
government-paid criminal defense lawyer
A lawyer paid by the government who helps people in criminal court when they cannot pay for a private lawyer.
Παραδείγματα
- The court assigned her a public defender because she had no money for a lawyer.
- He worked as a public defender for ten years before opening his own law firm.
- The public defender met with the client to explain the possible plea deals.